Name one offensive player and one defensive player who you think still has more to bring to the table after the first three games of the season.

Garry Paskwietz

Offense: I’m going to cheat a little and say three players that all involve seeing more production in the passing game; Randall Telfer, Darreus Rogers and George Farmer. Telfer came back for his senior year in part for the opportunity to play in the system that produced the 2013 Mackey Award winner for the top TE in the nation, but so far he has only caught a pair of passes. Rogers made three first down receptions on the first drive of the season alone, and then there have been three more catches since. Steve Sarkisian said Farmer is the fastest guy on the team and it makes sense at some point to at least attempt to stretch the field with that speed. All three players are definitely capable of more than has been seen through this early part of the season.

Defense: I think Antwaun Woods has another level in his game. It’s not even so much a matter of pure production -- Woods has five tackles through three games -- but it’s a matter of having an impact and controlling the middle of the line of scrimmage. Woods received a lot of praise from Sarkisian in the spring as being a player who really stood out, and Antwaun seemed ready to help take pressure off Leonard Williams and the steady stream of defenses designed to slow the All-American. If he can step up and become that kind of player next to Williams it would go a long way toward resolving the issues that were evident against Boston College.

Johnny Curren

Offense: TE Bryce Dixon. Dixon has been extremely impressive in practice as of late, reeling in passes all over the field. When it comes to the games, however, the talented freshman has compiled a total of just two catches for 47 yards and one touchdown up to this point, and he had a notable drop in the Trojans’ loss to Boston College. Still, as a big target with phenomenal athletic tools, I’ve seen enough to believe that he has the potential to add a unique dimension to the USC offense sooner rather than later. And as Dixon continues to mature and get his head around the playbook, I think Sarkisian is going to start incorporating him into the game plan more and more.

Defense: LB/S Su'a Cravens. Lining up at his dollar linebacker/safety-hybrid position, Cravens has certainly made his presence felt, compiling 13 tackles with a tied-for-team-best three tackles for loss, but I think this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what we’re going to see from him this year. A gifted playmaker with unique football instincts, he’s still developing in his new role, and I think it’s just a matter of time before he takes his game to another level this season. He currently ranks No. 6 on the team in stops, but it wouldn’t surprise me to see him start climbing up the stat-sheet in that regard, and to grow into more and more of a force with each week passes.

Greg Katz

Offense: TE Randall Telfer. Perhaps it’s not his fault, but it sure seems like a tight end like Randall has more to bring to the table. In all honesty, it appears that the Trojans aren’t throwing to the tight ends in general or at least as much as was expected given Steve Sarkisian’s TE reputation. Maybe the tight ends are needed in pass protection to benefit quarterback Cody Kessler and this affects Randall’s overall performance. In his brief moments of point of attack, Telfer has looked plenty efficient.

Defense: DL Claude Pelon/Delvon Simmons. Actually, you could say that there are a number of players that could be up for this sort of recognition. The defenders on the edge seem not to be playing their best football as of yet; however, considering all the hype of the Trojans down linemen outside of Leonard Williams, it says here that there’s a down linemen tie and it’s Pelon and Simmons. Both are talented, but they don’t appear to bring it on every play. The Trojans need for them to up their game. Fair or unfair, you don’t have high expectations unless there is potential talent. And potential in sports means unproven talent.